Deeplata Garde

Mai Bouresli is believed to be Kuwait's first female falconer, and two years into the hobby, she's determined not to be the last. The 41-year-old showcased her falconry collection this week at Kuwait's Fourth Exhibition for Falcons, Hunting Supplies, and Land and Sea Trips at the Kuwait International Fairgrounds in Mishref, the only woman among the exhibitors.

Yes. Crunchyroll will make its first-ever UAE appearance at Middle East Film & Comic Con 2026 in Abu Dhabi.

Growing up, we all learned quite a lot about eating etiquette. It's how to chew with your mouth closed, hold the fork and knife in the correct hands, and so on. But not all etiquette is acceptable the way they are taught. Instagram's famous British Etiquette Coach, William Hanson, uploaded a video teaching the right way to eat Hummus, an Arabic dish, and the reaction by an Arabic Instructor, Sarkawt Sabir, left us in splits.

Missed your Onam feast? These UAE restaurants are still serving traditional Sadhya, with some extending their festive menus through the weekend.

If you're applying for an Italy visa out of the UAE this year, the rulebook has quietly shifted, and depending on why you're applying, that's either good news or a bit more admin than you bargained for. The Italian Consulate, working through VFS Global (which handles Schengen visa processing across the UAE), has rolled out updated requirements covering family reunification cases and student applications. The consulate has been blunt about one thing: an incomplete file is a rejected file, so precision matters more than ever.

Ras Al Khaimah is putting real money behind getting its youth off the couch. Sheikh Mohammed bin Saud Al Qasimi, Crown Prince of Ras Al Khaimah, has directed the launch of the third edition of the RAK Challenge, a community initiative built around one simple idea: reward people for actually changing their lifestyle, not just talking about it.

The Sharjah City Municipality has introduced a residential permit system across these three areas, designed to make sure parking spaces.

The Formula 1 Etihad Airways Abu Dhabi Grand Prix has brought back one of its most family-friendly perks: Kids Go Free Friday. If you're planning to make this year's race weekend a family outing, here's exactly what the offer covers and how to actually use it.

If you've been holding off on booking that Dubai-Paris flight, you can stop waiting. Air France has resumed its Dubai flights after a six-month suspension, and its Riyadh services are back in the air too. It's a small but telling sign that the region's airline network is steadying itself after a rocky stretch.

A new DCT Abu Dhabi circular makes potassium-enriched salt the default at hotel restaurants, cafés and bars from October 1.